<p>The ultimate rock music history podcast for fans of the greatest era of music. If you’ve ever wondered about the true stories behind your favorite songs, or wanted to hear directly from the legends who made them, Professor of Rock is your new go-to podcast. Hosted by music historian and superfan Adam Reader, this show brings the golden era of music back to life with exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and deep dives into the songs that shaped our lives. This podcast uncovers how timeless tracks were made, the creative breakthroughs, the near-breakups, and the powerful moments that defined music history. Each episode is a masterclass in rock culture and nostalgia—whether it's a chart-topping ‘80s anthem, a one-hit wonder with a wild backstory, or a candid conversation with the legends themselves. Hear the Stories. Relive the Music. Only on Professor of Rock.</p>

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5 Unexpected Songs That Became Massive Money Makers – The Stories Behind the Hits 2025-03-13
How Jefferson Starship’s Jane Transformed Their Sound – Was It Inspired by Toto? 2025-03-12
Smokey Robinson on The Tears of a Clown – A Forgotten Song That Became a #1 Hit 2025-03-12
How a Misheard Lyric Inspired Stevie Nicks’ Edge of Seventeen – A Rock Anthem 2025-03-11
How Johnny Cash’s Cover of Hurt Won Over Trent Reznor and Redefined the Song 2025-03-10
Revisiting the Top 10 Songs of 1969 – The Year’s Biggest Hits and Their Untold Stories 2025-03-08
Why Pat Benatar Stopped Performing Hit Me with Your Best Shot – The Untold Story 2025-03-07
The 5 Greatest Debut Albums of the 70s – How They Changed Rock Forever 2025-03-06
Graham Nash on Teach Your Children – The Most Personal Story I’ve Ever Told 2025-03-05
Eddie Money on Two Tickets to Paradise & Take Me Home Tonight – One of His Final Interviews 2025-03-04
Billy Ocean’s Run of 80s Hits – Why He Dominated Then Disappeared 2025-03-03
The Top 10 Songs of 1981 – The Wild Stories Behind the Year’s Biggest Hits 2025-03-01
Huey Lewis on I Want a New Drug, Ghostbusters, and the Biggest Music Lawsuit of the 80s 2025-02-28
The 5 Greatest Bass Lines in Rock History – The Stories Behind the Legends 2025-02-27
Firefall’s Rise and Mysterious Disappearance – Rick Roberts on Their 70s Soft Rock Classics 2025-02-26
How Jimi Jamison Saved Survivor – The Story Behind The Search Is Over 2025-02-25
My Top 5 Guilty Pleasure Songs – The Ones We Love But Won’t Admit 2025-02-24
The Top 10 Songs of 1975 – The Stories Behind the Year’s Biggest Hits 2025-02-22
Joe Jackson’s Steppin’ Out – The Timeless 80s Classic with a 1920s Soul 2025-02-21
The Top 5 Vocal Performances of the 80s – The Most Powerful Voices of the Decade 2025-02-20
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